Two men charged with possessing flares at Southampton v Portsmouth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Two men have been charged with possessing flares at the Southampton v Portsmouth match at St Mary's Stadium.

Two men have been charged with possessing flares at the south coast derby at St Mary's Stadium. Luke Hodder, 20, of West End, and Dylan Wentworth, 18, of Ringwood, have both been bailed to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on 30 December at 10am.

A 38-year-old Southampton man was arrested for obstructing the highway on Bitterne Road as Portsmouth supporters' coaches left and received a conditional caution. He must pay a fee and attend an alcohol diversion course.

A fourth man, Martin Singh, 50, of Southampton, was arrested while officers patrolled Hoglands Park before the match. He was charged with two counts of shoplifting, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and breaching bail conditions. The alleged shoplifting offences took place at H&M and Marks and Spencer in Westquay on 11 July. Singh has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on 12 October.

How it is being reported

• South-coast derby arrests: Two football fans charged after use of flares at Southampton v Portsmouth at St Mary's StadiumTwo men charged following incidents at St Mary’s StadiumThe News, Portsmouth · 12 Oct, 10:28
• Two men charged after flares at Southampton v Portsmouth derbyTwo men have been charged with possessing flares at the Southampton v Portsmouth derby at St Mary's Stadium.Southern Daily Echo · 12 Oct, 10:17

In this story: Southampton · Portsmouth · St Mary's Stadium · Luke Hodder · Dylan Wentworth · Martin Singh

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